Taking Back Control

Posted by Terrence Johnson

It has been awhile since I have done some self-reflection.  Allowing myself to really take a good look at myself.  My insecurities, my triumphs, my pitfalls, my flaws, my gifts, my being as a whole.  I have spent too long existing in this world complaining or being frustrated about my own uniqueness.  Trying to fit my thoughts, passions, and ideas into the box of others narrow-mindedness.  For too long I have been conditioned to 'dumb down' my opinion and to avoid being passionate about my personal pursuits.  For what?  All to stay within the status quo of sameness.  I realize now that no one will share my visions because my visions are not for them to share.  The things God has shown me are for me to deal with alone.  No matter how vivid and scary and powerful and uncomfortable these visions are I will embrace them with both arms.  Running away from what God has called me to do only causes more stress for me.  He has already revealed his plans for me, now all I have to do is walk.  New things are coming for the new year.  A new season in my life.  Old things are passed away, it is time to do a new thing.